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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The Madera County Grand Jury finds that the Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department Association has devoted numerous hours to protecting persons and property in the City of Chowchilla since 1923.
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R1
The Madera County Grand Jury recommends that the Chowchilla City Council develop a plan to hire a full-time paid fire department crew to begin the 2026-27 fiscal year.
F2
The Madera County Grand Jury finds that the City of Chowchilla has grown substantially and the volunteers may no longer be adequate to provide the services needed by the community's residents.
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R2
The Madera County Grand Jury recommends that select Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department Association members assist the City of Chowchilla develop a transition plan to a California state-certified full-time fire department.
F3
The Madera County Grand Jury finds no available training records upon request.
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R3
The Madera County Grand Jury recommends that the Chowchilla Fire Department maintain and make all training records available for firefighting personnel.
F4
The Madera County Grand Jury has found that volunteer training is provided by in-house trainers and that the in-house evaluation process lacks external oversight.
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R4
The Madera County Grand Jury recommends that the City of Chowchilla requests the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) conduct a current Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department assessment. The evaluation and the results will be submitted to the Court and the Grand Jury of publication of this report.
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